Tag #Orkney

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Orkney Farmhouse Recreated Using 150-Year-Old Family Possessions

A 150-year-old collection of household items and personal possessions from the Fea family has been used to authentically recreate their Victorian farmhouse in Sanday, Orkney, Scotland, creating a unique visitor experience and sustainable holiday retreat.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Orkney Island Games: Volunteers Crucial to Success

The 2023 Orkney Island Games rely on over 900 volunteers, including 74-year-old Norrie Johnstone who converted his van into lodging to participate, highlighting the crucial role of volunteers in major sporting events and the welcoming Orkney community.

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Reduced Inequality
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Great Auk Statue Unveiled Amidst Papa Westray Seabird Decline

A bronze statue of the last Great Auk killed on Papa Westray, Orkney, in 1813, was unveiled after six years of fundraising, highlighting the island's declining seabird populations and serving as a cautionary tale of human impact on nature.

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Life on Land
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Scottish Libraries' Eight-Year Social Media Rivalry Gains Thousands of Followers

Orkney and Shetland libraries have engaged in an eight-year-long playful social media rivalry since 2016, attracting thousands of followers with witty banter involving author Richard Osman and references to their regional literary prominence.

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Quality Education
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Orkney's Record-Breaking Island Games Conclude

The 20th Island Games, held in Orkney, Scotland, concluded on Friday, with the Faroe Islands winning the most medals and Orkney achieving its best-ever result in 6th place. The event featured 24 islands, 12 sports, and was praised for its community spirit.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Orkney Hosts Island Games Opening Ceremony

The Orkney 2023 Island Games open on July 8th in Kirkwall, Scotland, with an opening ceremony featuring Princess Royal and Lorraine Kelly, showcasing various sports, despite some teams facing travel delays.

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No Poverty
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Orkney Serial Sex Offender Jailed for 15 Years

Stuart Harding, 35, of Birsay, Orkney, was jailed for 15 years for 12 sexual offenses against three women and two underage girls between 2012 and 2016; he was found guilty of five rapes and two attempted rapes.

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Gender Equality

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